The Intro to Schultze's book, Communicating for Life gave an overview of the books purpose. It discusses how communication is in correspondence with spirituality. Schultze tells the story of Wiesenthal and the reaction to the Nazi's plea for forgiveness on his death bed. Schultze reveals that although the world may not accept the view of communication as a spiritual aspect, it is deeply rooted in our relationship with God. Researchers often see communication from a secular view, and scholars describe it as a process of sending and receiving.
Question: How would you have responded to the Nazi's plea if you were in Wiesenthal's place? and How has spirituality changed the way you communicate in comparison to those you speak to with secular views?
Chapter 1
Symbolic Stewardship
Chapter one discussed the importance of language as symbols. Schultze is challenging his readers to understand that their words can either promote creation and culture, or distort God's reality with our own selfish realities. In our communication are we offering shalom and unconditional love or taking away opportunities of potential peace? God communicated to create, and since we were made in the image of God (Imago dei) we must speak in order to create society, define reality, and taste shalom.
Question: If telling of God's reality and being responsible stewards will give us a taste of Shalom, why do we prioritize selfish talk that is not worthwhile nor beneficial to our society and faith?
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